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Six dreamy sleep spots. The world is full of amazing stays. Get inspired with some of our favourites.
2 | Homestaying in a ger MONGOLIA
Drink in the wide valley views of Terelj National Park while experiencing authentic ger living in the beautiful mountains of Mongolia. Circular felt dwellings offer a unique homestay for the intrepid traveller, while the barren landscape, bathed in 260 ‘blue sky’ days is pure escapism in a non-conventional paradise. Tuck into traditional “horhog” cooked by local chefs; try your hand at traditional ger making or wait for nightfall and sleep beneath a sky streaked with shooting stars. While undoubtedly rustic (there’s a woodfire stove in the centre of your ger) modern comforts are plentiful. Enjoy hot water showers, en-suite bathrooms and WiFi, or simply switch off and bask in your pictureperfect surroundings.
Hibernating 3 | in a cave
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Luxury glamping in British Columbia CANADA
Rooted so deeply in nature you’ll need a boat or a seaplane to reach it, Clayoquot Wilderness Resort offers spectacular glamping in beautiful British Columbia. Nestled between mountain and river, many of the resort’s safari-style tents nudge the waterfront, furnished with antiques and all the glamour of the city, minus the urban chatter. Do whatever you want at whatever pace. Whether that’s fishing excursions and demanding hikes, or bear watching and white-water rafting amidst pristine views and the sounds of wildlife. Come nightfall, venture to the dining lodge for meals doused in gastronomic flare, before jumping into the Jacuzzi with a night cap.
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Not the type of cave you might find Bear Grylls bunkering down for the night, but a plush cave-hotel in one of Europe’s most unusual landscapes. The Italian city of Matera is renowned for its ancient cave dwellings known as sassi. These intriguing stone residences are cut into rock face within a labyrinth of narrow streets and tumbling lodgings chipped into cliffside. Between the stone churches and ancient alleyways, various hotels invite guests to sleep within their restored stone caves. Fear not, with king size beds and en-suite bathrooms, modern sassi offer every comfort.
